Guides
Forming Guide
Learn what makes a good growth form from found objects, from porous and non-porous materials depending on the results you want!
Design Considerations
Did you know mycelium shrinks when drying? Follow along with this detailed guide to make the best custom forms for precise shapes.
Why Teach Mycelium?
An excerpt from the Teacher Workbook, use this handy guide to share with others the necessity of teaching about sustainability, bringing biomaterials such as mycelium into the classroom, and how this easily integrates right into your curriculum and standards!
Materials Reference Page
A comprehensive list of all the GIY materials and products you will need for each lesson plan in Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering.
Keep learning!
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Watch our videos
View VideosFrom at home crafts to science experiments, see all that mycelium can do in the classroom and at home!
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Read our FAQs
View FAQsHow long does mycelium need to grow? Which material do I choose? Our FAQs answer these questions and more.
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Check out our Blog
View BlogWe feature artists who grow amazing projects with GIY mycelium material, as well as post detailed how-to's!